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brain rot
/ˈbreɪn ˈrɒt/
mental deterioration from excessive screen time
Too much social media can cause brain rot.
Excessive social media use may impair cognitive function.
informal
A colloquial term for the perceived decline in cognitive abilities due to excessive consumption of low-quality digital content.
Scrolling through endless memes all day is giving me brain rot.
Constant exposure to low-quality online content may negatively affect mental sharpness.
Often used to criticize passive consumption of digital media without critical thinking.
Collocations
brain rot from social mediacognitive decline due to excessive social media use
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Avoid brain rot
Balance screen time with offline activities like reading or exercise.
Gold Rule
Critical consumption
Engage actively with digital content rather than passively consuming it.
Word Origin
Modern slang, likely originating from internet culture in the 2010s.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in informal contexts to describe the negative effects of passive digital consumption.
Word Breakdown
brain
mind or intellect
rootrot
decay or deterioration
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